Night-shift facilities/life sciences tech

Seattle, WA

Industry

Full Time

Description

The Seattle Aquarium seeks a full-time, night-shift facilities/life sciences technician to provide essential coverage overnight, from 11pm until 7am. The night-shift facilities/life sciences technician bridges the job duties performed by the Aquarium evening biologist and the life sciences/ operations staff, in accordance with established company policies and procedures. The technician provides support and technical expertise for a variety of maintenance/repair activities and coordinates work with skilled crafts and with other departments under the supervision of the Aquarium engineer.

Responsibilities include presenting a high level of dependability and accountability across all assigned tasks, effectively communicating and collaborating across departments, coping with change and operating at times in environments of uncertainty, utilizing good judgment and experience when solving complex problems, and demonstrating a willingness to learn new methods and approaches to challenges. The night-shift facilities/life sciences technician is expected to respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis. This is a very independent position requiring a high degree of self-motivation. This technician will work five shifts (40 hours), 11pm to 7am, each week but may be called upon to provide relief for additional vacancies in the facilities department when necessary and with appropriate notice.

Hours of work: Covers the night shift from 11pm to 7am, Tuesday through Saturday. Occasional need for weekend or after-hours work with notice.

Requirements

General knowledge of safety and PPE requirements for working in an industrial facility. Includes working with and around tools (hand and power), mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, hydraulics and chemicals. Read and interpret all related
operating procedures, manuals and safety protocols.

Experience working around general public and awareness of customer service norms.

General knowledge of building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) a plus. Basic knowledge of building automation systems a plus.

Must obtain certificates, licenses and registrations as required to perform duties outlined in the job description. The following training/certifications must be successfully completed in first 180 days of employment (and maintained thereafter)

Scissor lift training

Ladder safety training

Confined space training

Woodshop safety training

CPR/first aid training

Respirator fit test training

Fall protection training

Valid Washington state driver's license and a clean driving record in order to be able to travel independently throughout western Washington.